The Republican journal., 1887-08-25
NortAport Camp Ground and Vicinity.

NOrthpOrt Camp Ground and Vicinity.
The Belfast society cottage was dedicated ON
Tuesday, Rev. Theodore Gcrrish preaching the
sermon.
Religious services were held in the auditorium
OF the Camp Ground Sunday, Rev. A. A. Lewis, of
Brewer, Officiating
There were eight departures from the farm
house Of Oscar Hills last Saturday, mainly sum-
mer sojourncrs whose vacation time had expired.
reward of so is offered by residents OIL the
Camp Ground for the detection of the persons
who dcfaced the cottage of Hon. Hiram Rugglcs.
The IIowes of Lanterbrunnen Cottage, North
shore, made a fine display of fire works last Sat
ur'iay evening from their sail boat the Hattie,
which lies moorcd OF.
The correspondent Of Maine daily says that
the summer sojourncr in Northport makes his tea
and coffee "over gas stove" This correspondent
must furnish the "gas.''
Mr.. W. f. Rice, Of Lawrence, Mass, who with
his family is occupying Fair Point cottage, South
Shore, entertained his Belfast friends with clam
bake Tuesday afternoon.
The latch string at Clear View, South Shore,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bracket to move to town Mon
day, Mr.. BIS duties in connection with the State
Fair require his presence at Lewiston.
The taxes paid by non residents of Northport, l..
G.. the cottage owners, amounts this year to 81,
l23.51. and in addition $3.50, highway tax, which is
over one fourth of the whole tax, and is quite a
sum for their treasury. The percentage of tax
alton Is very reasonable, and we think none of the
non-rcsidcnts are inclined to grumble at their
sessments. Sea Breeze.
The Boston 4 Bangor Steamship Company will
carry passengers to Northport every day during
campmecting week, from all landings on the river
except Belfast, for twenty-five cents and from
Belfast for ten cents, and return them at same
price. The saturday trips of steamer Rockland
are discontinued.
a large delegation of Watervlians represent
their native town, at Northport That beautiful
summer resort where can enjoy all the beau
ties of the season. untrammelcd by society obliga-
tons, at Bar IIarbor and other seaside resorts,
since it first came to public notice 1t is favOrte
resort with people from the kenncbec and yicin-
ltF. WatcrNllc Sentinel.
Lost THEIR BEANS. A Belfast party at the
Camp Gronnl lost their beans last Sunday morn
ing. They were taken to the bakers ard left with
him. Sunday morning Bangor party wanted
beans and started out on foraging expedition. The
baker told them that the only beans he had were
left by party the night before. A Bangor man
present said; 81 am the person who brought the
beans last night. Let them have them" The baker
turned them Lttlciicd and others couldn't
recover those beans even with an affidavit
THE METHODIST CAMP MEETING. The regular
annual Meeting began Monday, in charge of Rev
= l.. lianscOmc of Thomaston Rev G. a. South
ard of orono has charge of the singing. There
was Il good attendance on the Opening day, when
the weather is taken into consideration. Tuesday
although the weather continued unfavorable, the
grounds crowded. The Lewiston brought
large number of cNcursionists from Rockland and
Camden, the majority returning by the Katahdin
in tie afternoon. The services were interesting
and well attended. Quite !, number of visiting
e!erSymen are present and among them Rev. L.
Gelrish of Blaeford. There is no programme
prepared, bat the speakers are announced from
DAY to day. TIC usual love feasts viii no doubt be
held this Thursday and Friday mornings, follow
ed BY morning, afternoon and evening services.
saturday il the day for breaking camp.
FOURTEENTH MAINE REUNION. Despite the
storm on Thursday last, the opening day for the
second annual reunion at Northport, about sixty
!ilttibcIH answered 10 tnc roll call, anu on llllS
ami the succeeding day enjoyed themselves in re
calling the events of the past and renewing old
ac'itaintanccships. Gen. L. W. Porter, of Boston,
presided at the business meetings. The usual re
ports were read and accepted and officers elected
for the ensuing year as follows: President, Gen.
I. W. Porter. Boston; Vice Presidents Capt.
George Blodgett, Bucksport, Capt. @. W. Trask,
Atkinson, Lieut. c. =. Carter, Montville Sec'y
and Treas, w. Carver, Liycrmore Centre; Asst.
Scr'y, 5. +. Harris, DiNmont; Finance Committee,
Capt. O. w. Trask, l.. J. Morton, Mechanic Falls,
r. NJ. Noble No. Norway; Executive Committee,
the President and secretary, odicio; Capt. Blod-
get Sergt Gordon Of Co. H., and Leroy Harding,
of liar;land J. was voted to rescind for year
the vote Of last year whereby the Association was
t" locate permanently at Northport, and to hold
the next reunion at Long Island, Portland llarbOr,
on "Wednesday and Thursday of the week before
the last full week in August. Or. l.. IIol kins, of
>ear7port, read record kept by Serg't Major
Hawkins, of each day. movements of the rcSi-
nent from the time it left 4tlyers, to tie week be
fore the battle of Cedar Creek. \ vote of thanks
was passed to the Secretary, also to the various
railroad and steamboat lines for fayors shown.
We are sorry the regiment is not to meet here
again next year, but hope that after the Portland
meeting they will carry out their previous intention
of locating permanently in Northport and erecting
Il building on the grounds.
TEMPLE HEIGHTS. The fifth annual meeting
opened Aug. 18th and closed on Sunday last. The
attendance on the closing day is estimated at
l2oo. Opening remarks were made by President
q. III. Rich, and among those who addressed the
first and succeeding meetings were: DR.. w. B.
of Mrs. I,lat 7
mister, Mass; Mrs. Abbic Morse of Scarsmont;
Mrs. \. y. Brown, of St Johnsbury, Vt; Malbury
kingnan; Mr.. Cutter; Mrs. Aurelia stevens, OF
>tctson; Nh. j. Wentworth, Of Knox; Capt. L. i.
Bcal~, Of Portland Brothers Phlbrook, Stuart
Cookson, Storer, Brown, ard Sisters Wentworth,
Blake, stuart, and others. c. NJ. Brown editor of
the Eastern star, was present at the meetings and
was heard from the stand several times Among
the visitors Tuesday DIR. Ware, of Verona
Park, with Il number Of friends among whom
were Mr.. and Mrs. Gladding, of Phila., Dr. IL. F.
Merrill, test medium, Lizzie Il. Dearborn, SO.
Newburg, AM! others. Excellent music was fur
nlShcd by the choir, composed by b. NJ Bradbury,
Fairfield, VIM Il. Morse, Scarsmont; Mrs. W. NJ.
Woodman ami Mrs. +. G. Runnclls, Portland
FRIDAY the annual meeting of the Society held
The following directors and officers were chosen
directors, o. H. Ken, 1horndlkc, H. W WOOdman
Sacarappa, Daniel plummer, Boston, Miles rcase
Belmont, b. Colson, Belfast, f. a. Dickcy, North
port, II. Butteriield, Bradley, H. G. Berry, Port
land, F. O. Gould, Upper Saltwater, Il. b. Cook
son, Bangor; President, g. ii. Rich Vice Prcsi-
dent Miles Pcasc: secretary, Il. b. Cookson;
Treasurer, +. o. Could; Supt. of Grounds, ID.
Pilnmer 1t was decided to hold the meetings
nine days next year. beginning Saturday, Aug 18th.
DR.. StDrpr MIR. fu11pr and Mrs Npnw have. Lnp
engaged to speak at next years meetings.